Programs go to: Awards | Partners
Every child at Centennial benefits from an enhanced educational experience provided by our PTA programs. Your financial and volunteer support ensures the success of these programs.
How does our PTA help educate our children? We-
Promote interest in reading, literacy, and creative writing-
Author visits, Bluebonnet Program, Book Fairs, Storybook
Theater, student book publishing, Literacy Library, and
additional books for Centennial's library
Provide tools to support the learning process-
Student agendas, Kindergarten Centers, Study Buddies,
grade-level field trips
Promote exposure to the Arts-
Reflections, symphony/opera visits, 1st, 3rd, and 5th
grade music programs
Provide programs to enhance understanding of
science and history-
Earth Balloon, Science kits, Shoe Box Science, Earth Day,
Science Fair, Texas Day
Support Physical Education-
Field Day, PE/recess equipment
Provide after-school enrichment programs-
Environmental, Spanish, Chess, and Theater
Encourage community spirit and interaction-
Fall and Spring Picnics, Spiritwear, class parties, Back-to-School
Coffee, Mendenhall Outreach, Giving Tree, Partnerships
Provide school support and show staff appreciation-
Building and landscape improvements, History Fair judges,
staff luncheons and birthday recognition, Wish List
Promote health and safety of our children-
Red Ribbon Week, McGruff House
Encourage communication among the Centennial community-
weekly newsletter, website, school directory, e-news service,
Munchin With Myatt, provide substitute teachers during Spring
Parent-Teacher Conference for 3rd-5th grade parents
Provide a variety of means to fund these programs-
Write-a-Check, Book Fairs, Student Store, Box Tops
To volunteer for any of these events, contact
volunteers@centennialpta.net.
With the support of volunteers, our PTA has earned this recognition:
City of Plano McGruff House "Exemplary" School: 2008-09 school year
Collin County Volunteer of the Year: 2004
Plano Council of PTAs Awards
Outstanding PTA: Silver in 2009-10, Bronze in 2008-09
Scrapbook: Gold in 2009-10, Highest Honors in 2008-09
Texas PTA Awards
Website: Gold in 2008-09
Newsletter: Bronze in 2008-09
Membership:
Early Bird Achievement: 2008-09
Golden Apple Award: 2009-10, 2008-09, 2007-08
MARS (Men Are Really Super) Award: 2009-10
500+ Award: 2009-10, 2008-09, 2007-08
Thank you to our Partners who generously support us throughout
the year with underwriting and in-kind donations:
